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- January 17th, 2021, 3:19 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Your Birth Year Buying Philosophy
- Replies: 56
- Views: 1651
Re: Your Birth Year Buying Philosophy
Equally, it's not only expensive wines that are capable of aging very gracefully. I'm born in 1989, and I wish my parents had bought a pallet of 1989 Joguet Chinon (or even Olga Raffault). That would have cost next to nothing. And I think there are comparable bargains to be had today. For my daught...
- January 17th, 2021, 3:06 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Your Birth Year Buying Philosophy
- Replies: 56
- Views: 1651
Re: Your Birth Year Buying Philosophy
Both my husband and I have difficult, though not impossible, birth years, mine being the harder of the two. Finding a bottle is nice novelty, but not an active pursuit. ha. My year is legitimately the worst of the 20th century. 1956. Only some Tokay decent. My kids did well and have cases of birth ...
- January 17th, 2021, 3:05 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2002 G.Roumier Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Clos de La Bussière
- Replies: 3
- Views: 237
Re: TN: 2002 G.Roumier Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Clos de La Bussière
It’s amazing how so many of us always find these red burgs in need of more time and critics would have had them finished a decade or two sooner.
- January 17th, 2021, 2:35 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Your Birth Year Buying Philosophy
- Replies: 56
- Views: 1651
Re: Your Birth Year Buying Philosophy
Both my husband and I have difficult, though not impossible, birth years, mine being the harder of the two. Finding a bottle is nice novelty, but not an active pursuit. ha. My year is legitimately the worst of the 20th century. 1956. Only some Tokay decent. My kids did well and have cases of birth ...
- January 17th, 2021, 8:16 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: A bunch of mostly Burgundy TNs (somewhat long and boring)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 842
Re: A bunch of mostly Burgundy TNs (somewhat long and boring)
very honest and helpful notes.
- January 17th, 2021, 8:12 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 1989 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Replies: 7
- Views: 359
Re: TN: 1989 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
I bought 3 cases of that wine on release and the couple bottles I had were so Bretty I got rid of them. Seems like some are mindbending and some undrinkable.
- January 16th, 2021, 6:57 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Mangalitsa boneless strip loin
- Replies: 0
- Views: 118
Mangalitsa boneless strip loin
absolutely delicious prepared exactly as they recommended.
cooked about 5 minutes less than recommended. Made great sandwiches today—the little that was left.- January 16th, 2021, 5:35 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2004 François Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos
- Replies: 4
- Views: 362
Re: TN: 2004 François Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos
I’ve passed my apogee so I better start cracking ‘04, agree they are great. Super note.
- January 16th, 2021, 2:46 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
- Replies: 198
- Views: 7043
Re: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
I’ve still just made the one purchase but have come close on a couple others. Waiting on Duplessis. Got the shakes and withdrawal. Get some of those 09 Cristal mags $395 Doc! [wink.gif] nah. This is what I bought instead, to add to my wood bowl collection: CCF5C034-11B1-473A-9303-153D20EA1390.jpeg ...
- January 16th, 2021, 2:37 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
- Replies: 198
- Views: 7043
Re: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
August 3?! You are my hero! What willpower. I can only dream.Robert Pollard-Smith wrote: ↑January 16th, 2021, 2:25 pm Other than a few bottles of cheap whites for cooking, I had not purchased any since August 3, so the three scattered six-packs yesterday count as an appetizer for the B-Day entree.
- January 16th, 2021, 2:00 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
- Replies: 198
- Views: 7043
Re: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
I’ve still just made the one purchase but have come close on a couple others. Waiting on Duplessis. Got the shakes and withdrawal.
- January 16th, 2021, 1:51 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: best pairings
- Replies: 61
- Views: 1774
Re: best pairings
chili and La Tâche
- January 16th, 2021, 9:39 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: best pairings
- Replies: 61
- Views: 1774
Re: best pairings
white burgundy and potato chips.
- January 15th, 2021, 7:24 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Pox Roulette and Loose the Moose
- Replies: 2
- Views: 281
- January 14th, 2021, 6:11 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2015 Jean-Claude Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers
- Replies: 5
- Views: 398
Re: TN: 2015 Jean-Claude Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers
Hahaha. You just couldn’t wait. But a Buzz 91 means it’s not even worth drinking!
- January 13th, 2021, 12:36 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Retailer Check: Benchmark Wine Group
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1531
- January 13th, 2021, 12:35 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: News from Williams Selyem
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2197
Re: News from Williams Selyem
Faiveley will certainly respect the terroir and be a great partner.
- January 12th, 2021, 7:39 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: NV Laherte Frères Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature (France, Champagne)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 559
Re: TN: NV Laherte Frères Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature (France, Champagne)
got a mixed case recently so the note is timely.
- January 12th, 2021, 12:06 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Retailer Check: Collectable Fine Wine (CA)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 503
Re: Retailer Check: Collectable Fine Wine (CA)
surprised it’s not “collectible” instead of “collectable.” Interesting difference. The former refers to items worth collecting, the latter to items that can be collected. I didn’t know that.
- January 11th, 2021, 9:41 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2012 Lassalle Special Club premier cru
- Replies: 4
- Views: 353
TN: 2012 Lassalle Special Club premier cru
96 Cuvée Angeline made me fall in love with Lassalle. Popped a 2012 Special Club a decade early. Lovely wine full of finesse and sweet fruit. Midpalate is rich, long finish, very elegant and stately wine. Not many adjectives regarding the fruit but it’s super. All the elements bode for a longer and ...
- January 11th, 2021, 5:24 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
- Replies: 198
- Views: 7043
Re: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
No razzing from Alan, yet. I'm getting off easy! I knew you’d fall and didn’t want to pile on. You lasted longer than I did! I’m so weak. To be fair, I wasn't really trying not to, more curious to see how long it would be before something tempted me enough. 2019 Huet Haut Lieu Sec flipped the switc...
- January 11th, 2021, 5:23 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: What did you cook tonight?
- Replies: 1800
- Views: 99254
Re: What did you cook tonight?
Alan--That cassoulet looks extraordinary. The duck skin is a great touch. Did the beans also form a top crust? Yes. I broke the crust a couple times and added a little chicken broth but it crusted well. Came out real god and I have enough for a week even after giving some to neighbors. Last time I ...
- January 11th, 2021, 5:20 pm
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: Hand Picked Selections Consumer Offer With 10% Discount
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1784
Re: Hand Picked Selections Consumer Offer With 10% Discount
can’t wait though it hurts my Jan attempt to restrain purchases!
- January 11th, 2021, 5:08 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
- Replies: 198
- Views: 7043
Re: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
I knew you’d fall and didn’t want to pile on. You lasted longer than I did! I’m so weak.Sarah Kirschbaum wrote: ↑January 11th, 2021, 12:57 pmNo razzing from Alan, yet. I'm getting off easy!Sarah Kirschbaum wrote: ↑January 10th, 2021, 8:10 am Looks like 10 days, for me. I'm out.
But still firm on Dry January.
- January 11th, 2021, 5:06 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
- Replies: 198
- Views: 7043
Re: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
I’m out with Ramonet but the Kravitz Chablis at end of month is going to get me also!lleichtman wrote: ↑January 11th, 2021, 3:40 pmAlready purchased two cases.alan weinberg wrote: ↑January 2nd, 2021, 1:20 pm Buzz is already out. I’m holding steady so far though tempted twice. Confess in this thread when your holdout breaks and you succumb to your first 2021 purchase.![]()
- January 11th, 2021, 7:58 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: I'm stunned I hadn't heard of Accendo Cellars
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2758
- January 11th, 2021, 6:58 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Effect of wine storage at 45 degrees?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2154
Re: Effect of wine storage at 45 degrees?
for 30 years I’ve kept mine at 50, only recently turned up a couple degrees due to actuarial reality. Wines alwaus show well. The famous Glamis castle is a great story about cold storage.
- January 10th, 2021, 9:21 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 01 Beaucastel
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1208
TN: 01 Beaucastel
simply gorgeous. Feral meaty nose with dark fruits and fennel, silky soft layered texture that reminds me of Burgundy, but the taste is definitely Rhone. Long smooth finish, tannins soft and resolved. With cassoulet.
- January 10th, 2021, 8:20 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: What did you cook tonight?
- Replies: 1800
- Views: 99254
Re: What did you cook tonight?
cassoulet using an amalgam of recipes, aided by Jerry Hey advice.
that’s crispy duck skin on top. In my cassole. 01 Beaucastel was the wine.- January 10th, 2021, 3:56 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Effect of wine storage at 45 degrees?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2154
Re: Effect of wine storage at 45 degrees?
Every increase in temp of 10 degrees Celsius doubles the rate of a chemical reaction. Wine aging is a series of chemical reactions. So 10 degrees C is 18 degrees F. So the effect of dropping 10 degrees F slows wine aging to some degree, but not hugely.
Whoops, just saw Tom’s note.
Whoops, just saw Tom’s note.
- January 10th, 2021, 10:05 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Rhys Chardonnay epiphany
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1389
Re: Rhys Chardonnay epiphany
mine go back to 04. Still drink real well. I’ve long touted these as outstanding. Chapeau, kh.
- January 10th, 2021, 10:01 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Horrible news about a Berserker - Frank Drew, RIP
- Replies: 145
- Views: 9040
- January 10th, 2021, 10:00 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 07 Ramonet Batard
- Replies: 5
- Views: 327
- January 10th, 2021, 9:20 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2008 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Blanc de Blancs
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1724
Re: TN: 2008 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Blanc de Blancs
I love this wine.
- January 10th, 2021, 9:01 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 07 Ramonet Batard
- Replies: 5
- Views: 327
TN: 07 Ramonet Batard
near perfect wine. Served with a seafood platter of oyster, shrimp, crab, lobster. Wonderfully expressive nose that echoed on the palate with white flowers, citrus melange, menthol/mint, vibrant and deep, endless finish. The wine just took you in and all else was forgotten. Near perfect—the only mis...
- January 9th, 2021, 10:37 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Is Older Champagne Best Enjoyed In A Flute?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1399
Re: Is Older Champagne Best Enjoyed In A Flute?
that or a Gabriel gold
- January 9th, 2021, 10:34 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
- Replies: 198
- Views: 7043
Re: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
with what gem?
- January 8th, 2021, 6:56 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2015 Volpaia Chianti Classico
- Replies: 13
- Views: 862
Re: TN: 2015 Volpaia Chianti Classico
don’t despair. It’s all over Wine-Searcher for less than $20, same vintage.
- January 7th, 2021, 7:12 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2014 Jean-Claude Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 353
Re: TN: 2014 Jean-Claude Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers
Nice! Good timing as weinberg just made me buy some 15's! I hope the 15 is as good your 14? These can be a little edgy and cut tight upon release...maybe the riper 15 vintage will work well with this vineyard? LOVE me some Ramonet mint! yeah, a real arm twister of a job. Asked you to help me resist...
- January 7th, 2021, 7:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
- Replies: 198
- Views: 7043
Re: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
deliveries don’t count! It’s first January purchase.Merrill Lindquist wrote: ↑January 7th, 2021, 6:04 pm Had 18 bottles of Champagne delivered today...but I never intended to slow down with the new year.![]()
- January 7th, 2021, 3:52 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
- Replies: 198
- Views: 7043
Re: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
I’m out. 6 bottles of 2015 Ramonet Vergers for $98/b. Left a bunch behind and some other decent Ramonet pricing . . . oh well, February.
- January 7th, 2021, 3:43 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
- Replies: 198
- Views: 7043
Re: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
hahah, Todd, you made me laugh.todd waldmann wrote: ↑January 7th, 2021, 1:05 pm I made it until noon on the 1st. Bought again that afternoon.
- January 7th, 2021, 10:12 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
- Replies: 198
- Views: 7043
Re: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
I’m weakening. 2018 Croix Violette Magnien. Have t pulled trigger yet.
- January 6th, 2021, 6:36 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Storing Krug Bottles?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2725
Re: Storing Krug Bottles?
party at Buzz’ place—Krugathon, but I do see those 2 Dom 08 mags also!
- January 6th, 2021, 6:26 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How would we rate 1982 Bordeaux if they were released today?
- Replies: 102
- Views: 4395
Re: How would we rate 1982 Bordeaux if they were released today?
I sold 1982 Bordeaux futures. Tasted the bulk of them upon release. At the time, they were the most perfect red wines I had ever tasted. What was so amazing about the vintage was the "little" wines of the vintage. I remember a hoard of 1982 Medoc, Cotes de Bourg, and Right Bank Satellites...
- January 6th, 2021, 6:22 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wines with damaged labels...should they sell for a discount?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1677
Re: Wines with damaged labels...should they sell for a discount?
I’d buy such bottles in a heartbeat. Love a discount since I care about what’s in the bottle, not what’s on it.
- January 6th, 2021, 6:21 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2010 PYCM St. Aubin en Remilly.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1151
TN: 2010 PYCM St. Aubin en Remilly.
after the Ancegnieres thread, I wanted a bottle. Couldn’t find one older than 2014 and that one is tight. So I popped this one. It’s way softer than expected, almost round in the mouth. Balanced and gentle, all well-integrated. Fruit is restrained. It’s a nice wine but doesn’t move my world. We will...
- January 6th, 2021, 5:34 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Storing Krug Bottles?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2725
Re: Storing Krug Bottles?
hope you don’t live in California. One little quake and you are swimming in Krug.Kelly Walker wrote: ↑January 6th, 2021, 5:59 am Kind of awkward but stable...until I pull out a bottle and then its like playing Jenga. It works better to intersperse the Krug bottles with others.
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- January 5th, 2021, 7:49 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
- Replies: 198
- Views: 7043
Re: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
Buzz is already out . I’m holding steady so far though tempted twice. Confess in this thread when your holdout breaks and you succumb to your first 2021 purchase. Nope...I'm back in! Turned out to be NV Delamotte instead of the advertised 2008...order cancelled! We don't count local grocery store s...
- January 5th, 2021, 7:46 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Storing Krug Bottles?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2725
Re: Storing Krug Bottles?
I have double deep magnum bins. The neck of the bottle in back fits into the punt of the front bottle and holds it up.